As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Chelsea reach League Cup final with second-leg hammering of Middlesbrough
Chelsea reach League Cup final with second-leg hammering of Middlesbrough
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
Chelsea 6-1 Middlesbrough (6-2 on agg)
by Layth Yousif
at Stamford Bridge
What defines sporting courage?
The word courage, derived from Latin ‘cour’ meaning heart, refers to those brave enough to embrace their imperfections and accept them as advantageous.
You could add the capacity of teams to embrace vulnerability, yet willingly act, even when circumstances offer absolutely no guarantee of success.
